[BlackMagik]

Hi All, a newbie here!

Just picked up my new MCS a week ago and already looking to do some mods on her.
Just a question on the Eibach springs. How much exactly do these lower the car by?
Been reading up from other members that this might cause additional tire wear, is this right?

Would love to see some pics of how much it lower's the car when fitted.

Thanks!

[monkeynuts]

pic of my mates (nickbardsley) mini cooper s with Eibach springs

lower upto 30mm i beleive but realistically around 27mm

[minigolf]

FYI: http://www.eibach.de/frame.inc.php?S...&LID2=8&LID3=5

[nike61]

Hi
I get mixed messages. IMHO what I was told is that the Eibachs lower the MCS 20mm with the SS+ suspension, where the MC on SS lowers about 30mm. It depends who you talk to, but with my webspokes it looks good regardless. I also had fitted by dealer, the ride feels a little harsher, but hard to compare as not had mini prior, but the looks are great.

[minigolf]

Here's some before and after shots.



15 Sep 2005: 2004 MCS running STOCK suspension on 205/45/17s



17 Sep 2005: 2004 MCS running EIBACH Pro-Kit Springs on 205/45/17s




I'll take some more pics in a few weeks after the springs have had some time to settle.



Cheers Liam

[minigolf]

I also measured the distance from ground level to the underside of my guards after the Eibahcs were fitted, just a shame I didn't do this beforehand with my stock suspension to compare.

Remember I'm running 205/45/17s.

[Cooper_ski]

YOU ARE THE MAN!

Sorry for the humor. THis is exactly what I was looking for (the pictures). I'm on my way to get some eibachs fitted myself today.

Noticed any real changes in handling? Also I suppose the stock shocks can handle the new spring rates? Hate to drive down 5K miles along and bounce around like a boat in the ocean.

[Rayman]

Yes the turn-in is fantastic . Steering feels even more responsive than before and with plenty of grip, no tyre squel at all unless you relly push the limits of the car which ive never done!
Cr@p on bumpy roads tho im on 40 profile tyres so that cant help!

[Speedd]

the best decision you will make is adding some Eibachs, I was lucky to get a fantastic deal on mine, the handling was just fantastic.

The looks improved tremendously, I would reccomend them any time. My current car has some H&R's but I miss the Eibachs

look forward to some pics once you get them, you won't have any regrets apart from the ride being a little harsher, the handling suffices that

Good luck!!!

[minigolf]

Some more comparo pics. Interestingly, if you look at the pics in post #6 my rears seem to be sitting higher now than they were after installation. Odd!

These pics were all taken today, 2 October 2006, around a year after I had my springs fitted. I've rounded the figures to the nearest 5mm as these images can only ever be a guide anyway. Both cars are running 205/45/17 tyres.

[KMK163]

I am running 18" wheels? what do you think about einach/ will it be ok or i would get a lot of rubbing?

[robfish1985]

I'm running 18's with Apex springs and i get no rubbing at all, even with 2 kids in the back. It does depend a lot on the offset of your wheels. I stuck to ET45 with my BKracing wheels which is quite a safe offset to go for. Anything less than 45 then don't be surprised if you experience rubbing, particlarly if you are running lowered springs aswell. Also, to be safe, run 215/35/18 tyres. Follow my instructions and you should be fine..iam !
Rob

[KMK163]

i run 215/35.18 Continental tires. so if i install Eibach i will be safe then? Thanks a lot. How about the Apex you have any pic?

[Drewski]

i have eibachs with 215/35/18s and don't get any rubbing with 2 adults (only tried with 2 women)in the back. So long as your passengers aren't too fat you'll be fine

[minigolf]

Quote: Originally Posted by KMK163 (original)

i run 215/35.18 Continental tires. so if i install Eibach i will be safe then? Thanks a lot. How about the Apex you have any pic?

The offset of your rims will probably have quite a lot to do with whether your car will rub on Eibachs or not. My guess is any OEM rim would be okay, as they tend to sit inside the guards quite comfortably. Aftermarket rims may be different.

[play fife]

Thanks Liam, i cant wait to get my Eibachs on.

Daniel

[mcs_jcw]

Amazing comparison!!! Well done! More than that! Congratulations!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original)

Some more comparo pics. Interestingly, if you look at the pics in post #6 my rears seem to be sitting higher now than they were after installation. Odd!

These pics were all taken today, 2 October 2006, around a year after I had my springs fitted. I've rounded the figures to the nearest 5mm as these images can only ever be a guide anyway. Both cars are running 205/45/17 tyres.

[Meeerrrk]

ive just bought some R90 splitties and am thinking about getting eibachs, so thanks for the pictures and the info. Perfect.

Mark B

[MINIdriver85]

yeah, i've got R90 replicas and eibachs and the car looks really good

[Richard Crofts]

Eibach claim 25-30mm drop on thier normal ones (earlier sets were 15-20mm)

MINIsport do a set made for them by eibach which drop by 20mm instead of the normal eibach 30mm

Depends from car to car, as bushes on some cars can collapse more than others under the stiffer spring, so make the car lower (this is especially true on the rear lower shock susp arm bush). I have seen this on several cars, including mine. However only seen a total collapse on 1 car. But wear on those, rear bushes especially, can make the car sit lower, although they often last for 000's miles (Mine have)

I have KW -35mm fitted and do get some additional inner edge wear on the tyres. but thats because my toe out is fairly prominant.... however the wear was not enough to force me to change my tyres earlier than I would have needed to. The whole tread dropped below 3mm well before enough of the inner edge was worn away.